Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) assists professional nursing staff in providing basic care to adult patients, including vital signs, hygiene, and monitoring. The role measures and records patient intake and output and temperatures (oral, auxiliary, and rectal), promptly advises a supervisor of abnormalities, and documents care accurately and on time in the electronic health record. The position also performs unit secretary duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Current AHA CPR card required.

Nice To Haves

• Completed CNA course preferred.
• Phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred.
• Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of one clinical class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care based on the nursing process as directed by the staff nurse.
• Performs delegated patient care functions in compliance with policies and procedures as directed by the primary nurse.
• Provides clerical support to unit nursing staff promptly and efficiently.
• Assists with basic adult patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and monitoring.
• Measures and records patient intake, output, and temperatures; promptly reports abnormalities to a supervisor.
• Documents care delivered accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
• Performs unit secretary duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED